Summer Camp for Diabetic Children

The school year has ended, marking the begging of summer! Where can you take a diabetic child? How about to the other side of the rainbow!

The Rainbow Club, is a weeklong day camp designed for children with diabetes. It combines typical summer camp fun with diabetes education as children learn more about the chronic disease inhibiting their daily lives. They will need to understand and manage their condition for most of their lives. Campers get exercise, learn about nutrition and how to monitor their blood sugar levels and spend time talking to peers who are going through the same medical experiences.

The camp creates an environment where the children feel comfortable. The camp is a relaxing experience for parents, because conselors and nurses oversee the blood sugar level processes throught the week.

The most common form of diabetes is type 2, which can be caused by being overweight or having a high blood sugar level for an extended period, among other factors.